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Xcel Energy

Dec 12, 2023

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Part-time
    Summer Internship
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Minneapolis

Requirements

  • Experience/Knowledge in:
  • Journalism/public relations
  • Writing and editing
  • Public affairs/government relations
  • Energy policy
  • Ability to commute to location and work remotely are required.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree n advertising, marketing, business, communications, leadership, personnel management, business administration, or similar.
  • Sophomore and above

Responsibilities

  • The transmission communications and public affairs intern will assist in developing written and interactive communications, public affairs, and public outreach materials for Xcel Energy transmission projects throughout all operating companies. Key responsibilities will include writing and editing project and issues-oriented fact sheets, developing, and reviewing key messaging and FAQ documents, writing and coordinating website content, assisting with public meeting development and coordination, and develop/editing policy position statements in coordination with state and federal policy issues.
  • Project description: Development and implementation of a comprehensive communication and outreach plan, which may include: project key messages and landowner/stakeholder FAQs, several fact sheets (project related and issue-specific), engaging with landowners via phone, email or in-person meetings to answer questions and provide project updates, and coordinating public meetings throughout a project area to provide information to and engage with landowners about issues, as well as support state-sponsored public meetings and hearings.
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Xcel Energy

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As a leading electric and natural gas energy company, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers across our eight states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Our workforce of more than 12,000 is rising to the challenge of a dynamic, constantly-changing utility industry. One that requires us to be even more customer focused, forward thinking and productive while remaining committed to meeting our customers’ fundamental need for safe, reliable, affordable energy. Do you have a passion for renewable energy, like wind or solar? Or care about giving back to the community? You’ll be in a position to directly impact our energy future. At Xcel Energy, you’ll be challenged, respected and rewarded. You’ll find an ethical team committed to excellence, safety and environmental stewardship. A dynamic company where you’ll have meaningful work that makes a difference.